---
title: "Rolex Day-Date 36mm Black Leather 18038 1978"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Day-date"
reference: "18038"
price: 8995
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1978
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/rolex-day-date-36-black-leather-18038-1978"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/8c9414164fb79e32aafaf584e4328ceb.png"
updated: "2026-07-29"
---

# Rolex Day-Date 36mm Black Leather 18038 1978

## Price

**£8,995** (Finance available from £846.28/month)

## Description

This 1978 Rolex Day-Date 36mm is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a black baton dial with gold hands, an aperture day display at 12 o'clock and the signature date display at 3 o'clock beneath the Cyclops lens. Finished with a fluted 18ct yellow gold bezel and a black leather strap, it offers a distinctive take on Rolex's iconic President.Introduced in 1956, the Day-Date was the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week in full and the date. The reference 18038 is a highly regarded vintage model, powered by the Rolex calibre 3055 movement with a quickset date function, making it a favourite among collectors.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box.Ref: 18038

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 18038 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Serial | 550017 |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Strap design | Leather |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Keywords | Rolex Day-Date, Rolex Day-Date 36, 18038, black dial Rolex, Rolex Day-Date leather strap, vintage Rolex |
| Model | Day-date |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 17 |

## About The Diamond Box

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